Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

1. Administration and First Aid

  • Has an audit on administrative procedures been carried out for this project?

  • 1.1 Safety Management Plan available or review?

  • 1.2 Site inductions for workers, sub-contractors & visitors being carried out in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.3 Supervisory arrangements in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.4 Required training, licenses and skills register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.5 SWMS for High Risk Construction Work reviewed and monitored in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.6 Sub-contractor SWMS reviewed in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.7 Incident Notification process in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.8 Site safety inspections, safety walks, or audits carried out in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.9 Toolbox meetings, site meetings or other consultative arrangements being conducted in accordance with SMP?<br> Take photos of toolboxese tic.

  • 1.10 Emergency response plan displayed on site?

  • 1.11 Emergency evacuation procedure displayed on site/

  • 1.12 Adequate First Aid kit on site?

  • 1.13 Access available to trained first aider/s?<br> Copy of certificate

  • 1.14 Plant and equipment register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.16 Hazardous chemical/substance register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.17 Safety Data Sheet register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.18 Safety Data Sheets available on site?

  • 1.19 Traffic Management Plan in place in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.20 Does SMP identify any activities requiring permits to be used, (i.e. Hot Works, Excavation Work)?

  • 1.21 Is an Environmental Management Plan in place for the site?

  • 1.2.1 Pick 3 persons signed in for the day and check against induction records.<br> Take photos of induction form.

  • 1.3 Is the first aid shed/office clearly identified as such with the correct signage. (White cross on green background)?

  • 1.4 Open the 1st aid kit and check for certification every 12 months.

  • 1.5 How many 1st aiders are on site. Should be a ratio of 1 to 25 in a high risk/construction environment?

  • 1.6 Is there a first aid room ? Should be a facility for this if 100 workers or more.

  • 1.7 How is 1st aid managed ? Principal contractor is responsible to ensure they supply it or the sub-contractor manages it and has available 1st aiders.

2. Site Security

  • 2.1 Site fencing adequate to prevent unauthorised access?

  • 2.2 Is Site Signage displayed, and in a prominent and easily visible place?

  • 2.3 Does signage include the name of the PC carrying out the building works?

  • 2.4 Does signage give the location of the site office?

  • 2.5 Specify an after hours contact number?

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES

3.1 Working at Heights

  • 3.1 Are there workers working at heights above 2m on site today?

  • 3.1.1 Has a SWMS for this task been implemented ?<br> Photo of SWMS.

  • 3.1.2 Are adequate fall protection measures in place?

  • 3.1.3 Are Fall Arrest Devices (FAD) being used as the means of fall protection (i.e. Harnesses)?

  • 3.1.4 Is there evidence that the FAD has been regularly inspected and maintained?<br>Photo of inspection tag.

  • 3.1.5 Are workers trained in use of FADs. Photo of Safe Working at Height certificate.

  • 3.1.6 Have permanent anchor points been inspected and certified within the last year ?<br>If used take photo.

  • Is there a permit system to use a harness ?<br>Copy of permit.

  • 3.1.8 If there is a permit system has it been filled in and is a copy with the worker ?

  • 3.2 Are Extension ladders being used to access work areas?

  • 3.2.1 Are ladders in good condition and safe for use?<br>Photo of ladder.

  • 3.2.2 Are ladders adequately secured top and bottom?

  • 3.2.3 Are ladders erected at approx a 1:4 ratio?

  • 3.2.4 Is ladder erected to extend 1 metre past step off point?

  • 3.3 Are Step Ladders being used to access elevated work areas?

  • 3.3.1 Are ladders in good condition and safe for use?

  • 3.3.2 Are ladders specified for industrial use?

  • 3.3.3 Are ladders being used in accordance with manufacturers recommendations (i.e. not or electrical work/do not stand on top two rungs)?

  • 3.4 Are Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) being used to access elevated work areas (i.e. Scissor lifts, boom lift)?

  • 3.4.1 Are EWPs in good condition and safe for use?

  • 3.4.2 Are log books being regularly filled out?<br>Photo of log book.

  • 3.4.3 Are High Risk Work Licenses required for this type of plant? Boom lifts over 11m require (WP) license.

  • 3.4.3.1 Are operators appropriately licenced?

  • Take copy of license.

  • 3.4.3.2 If a boom lift is used are operators using a connected safety harness?

  • 3.5 Are Mobile Scaffolds being used to access elevated work areas?

  • 3.5.1 Are Mobile Scaffolds in good condition and safe for use?

  • 3.5.2 Does mobile scaffold have internal ladder access?

  • 3.5.3 Are work platforms fitted with kick boards?

  • 3.6 Are there excavations deeper than 1.5 Meters on site ?

  • 3.6.1 Is the excavation battered, benched or shored to prevent a collapse.

  • 3.6.2 Is safe access provided? (Ladders, ramped access that is clear of loose material and not excessively sloped or steps cut into bank less each than in height)

  • 3.6.6 Are barricades in place to prevent falls ?

4. Plant and Equipment

  • 4.1 Is Mobile Plant being used on site today (backhoe, telescopic handler, mobile crane, vehicle loading crane)?

  • 4.1.1 Is Mobile Plant in good condition and safe for use?

  • 4.1.2 Has a SWMS for HRCW been implemented for this work?

  • Has a risk assessment or a JSA been conducted ?

  • 4.1.3 Is Traffic Management Plan in place in accordance with SMP?

  • 4.1.4 Has mobile plant been regularly inspected, tested and maintained?

  • 4.1.5 Does mobile plant involve lifting equipment?

  • 4.1.5.1 Are slings, chains and associated lifting equipment regularly inspected and well maintained? A dated tag or similar should be visible.

  • 4.1.5.2 Is SWL information displayed?

  • 4.1.5.3 Are operators appropriately licensed (HRWL). Should have DG or Dogman class.?

  • Take photo of license.

  • 4.2 Are Electrical Power Tools being used on site today?

  • 4.2.1 Are Power Tools in good condition for use?

  • 4.2.2 Are Power tools tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.2.3 Are Power Tools specified for industrial use?

  • 4.2.4 Are Power Tools supplied through a portable RCD?

  • 4.2.5 Are portable RCD's tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.3 Are Extension Leads being used on site today?

  • 4.3.1 Are Extension Leads in good condition and no exposed wires?

  • 4.3.2 Are Extension Leads tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010? Minimum every 3 months

  • 4.3.3 Are Extension Leads appropriately suspended off the ground?

  • 4.3.4 Are Extension Leads being used correctly (i.e. not joined together)?

  • 4.3.5 Are portable RCD's tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.4 Are Electrical Portable Outlet Devices (EPODs) being used on site today (power boards)?

  • 4.4.1 Are EPODs suitable for construction work (i.e. not domestic type)?

  • 4.4.2 Are EPODs in good condition and not damaged?

  • 4.4.3 Are EPODs tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.5 Is other Electrical Plant being used on site today (cement mixers, tile elevators, etc)?

  • 4.5.1 Is the identified equipment in good condition and safe for use?

  • 4.5.2 Is the identified equipment tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.5.3 Is the identified equipment supplied through a portable RCD?

  • 4.5.4 Are portable RCD's tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.6 Are items of Plant powered by petrol or diesel motors being used on site today (cement mixers, tile elevators, etc)?

  • 4.6.1 Is the identified equipment in good condition and safe for use?

  • 4.6.2 Is the identified equipment set up in well a ventilated area?

  • 4.6.3 Are fuel containers adequately stored in well ventilated and secure area?

  • 4.7 Are petrol or diesel generators being used on site today?

  • 4.7.1 Are Generators in good condition and safe for use?

  • 4.7.2 Are generators fitted with a built in RCD?

  • 4.7.3 Are RCD's tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.7.4 Are Generators set up in well a ventilated area?

  • 4.7.5 Are fuel containers adequately stored in well ventilated and secure area?

5. Scaffolds

  • 5.1 Is Modular or Kwik stage scaffold erected on site today?

  • 5.1.1 Is scaffold complete and safe for use?

  • 5.1.2 Does Scaffold have a current Scaffold Tag ? Date should be within 30 days expiry.

  • 5.1.3 Is access to work decks installed correctly and safe for use?

  • 5.1.4 Do work decks have adequate hand rails installed (top & mid rails)?

  • 5.1.5 Are kick boards installed on work decks?

  • 5.1.6 Are mesh guards installed where work decks have building materials stored on them?

  • 5.1.7 Are sole boards visible and every standard has one positioned under it ?

  • Is A frame or trestle type scaffold in use

  • Is adequate fall protection in place ?

  • Is there safe access to the work deck ?

6. Temporary Electrical Installation

  • 6.1 Is mains power connected to provide temporary power to site?

  • 6.1.1 Are socket outlets protected by an RCD?

  • 6.1.2 Does RCD have a current inspection Tag ?

  • 6.1.3 Does switchboard allow for leads to be entered so that lid can be closed without damaging leads?

  • 6.1.4 Is switchboard easily accessible and free of obstruction?

  • 6.1.5 Are enough switchboards installed to ensure leads do not need to be joined together to reach work areas?

  • 6.1.6 On multi level sites, are switchboards located to ensure leads are not run from one level to another?

  • 6.1.7 Are sockets outlets overloaded ?

  • 6.1.8 Does electrical contractor have an effective electrical isolation procedure?

  • 6.2 Are site sheds connected to mains power?

  • 6.2.1 Is supply to site shed hard wired to a circuit breaker?

  • 6.2.2 Is site shed supply cable installed to prevent mechanical damage?

  • 6.2.3 Are extension leads being run out of site shed to supply work areas?

  • 6.2.4 Are socket outlets in site shed protected by RCD?

  • 6.3 Are overhead power lines present on or adjacent on this site?

  • 6.3.2 Is plant or equipment operating near or under overhead conductors?

  • 6.3.1 Are power line conductors fitted with visual warning indicators (tiger tale, line flags) ?

7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Permit Works

  • 7.1 Does site have a sign indicating minimum PPE requirements, (i.e. hard hats, safety boots, Hi Vis)?

  • 7.1.1 Are workers wearing PPE in accordance signage requirements?

  • 7.2 Are workers wearing appropriate PPE for specific hazardous tasks, (i.e. using angle grinder)?

  • 7.3 Are any activities being carried out requiring a permit as identified in the SMP?

  • 7.3.1 Have permits been completed and approved prior to works commencing?

8. Work Environment

  • 8.1 Do workers have ready access to adequate amenities? (toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms, etc)

  • 8.2 Is site well maintained, clean and tidy, (i.e. good housekeeping)?

  • 8.3 Is lighting sufficient?

  • 8.4 Is adequate noise/ vibration control in place if required?

  • 8.5 Are there any other uncontrolled hazards not already covered

  • 8.6 Audio-metric testing. Ask for evidence of audiometric testing if applicable. Testing should be done if PPE is used as a control measure, i.e. ear plugs or muffs, and the worker has been there 3 months or more

9. Environmental Hazards

  • 9.1 Are adequate controls in place to prevent contaminants entering stormwater drains?

  • 9.2 Are adequate dust suppression controls in place?

  • 9.3 Are the excavations that could affect Underground services being worked on

  • 9.3.1 Is there a system in place to check for underground services such as a permit system?

  • 9.3.2 Has the system been implemented

  • 10.0 Are any works required to stop ? Provide detail.

Corrective Actions

  • All items identified in this audit must be addressed by the contractor responsible for the site.
    The contractor must use a risk based approach to address any issues. Where there is a need to implement an interim control until the hazard can be permanently addressed this must be documented.
    Where there has been a system failure DHA will require a written plan to address how the company will prevent a re-occurrence.

  • Enter any corrective actions that have been discussed onsite.

  • Additional photos taken from audit.

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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